LIRR RS1 #462 - Long Island RR  Contributor's Pick!       
Built by Alco in 1948, this road switcher coming around the curve with its passenger train was a 1000 hp model with an engine weight of 249,000 lb and tractive effort of 34,000 lb. Date is approximate. John Krause photo
Date: 6/1/1950 Location: Unknown, NY Views: 1381 Collection Of:   Gary Everhart
Locomotives: LI 462(RS1)    Author:  Gary Everhart
LIRR RS1 #462 - Long Island RR
Picture Categories: Roster,Action This picture is part of album:  Long Island RR Alco RS1's
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Name Type Comments Date
Fred Stuckmann General Nice catch & shot. 6/9/2014 9:13:52 AM
Joe Patterson General The RS1's were the first diesels used by the LIRR to replace their steam. 3/8/2015 4:14:50 AM

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